Clinical Assistant

seek.com.au; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Queensland X-Ray Services Townsville is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Assistant to join our multi-modality imaging team. You will work with skilled professionals within a stimulating environment and have opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.

This is a full-time position, offering a pathway to grow within a busy radiology department while providing high-quality patient care and support to clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Formal health services qualification desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with health information privacy and patient confidentiality.
• Experience handling patient check-in and administrative tasks is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with gowning and preparing for examinations.
• Provide support to Medical Imaging Clinical staff.
• Assist Radiologists with scans and procedures as directed.
• Act as a chaperone for clinical examinations when required.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of the work area.
• Handle general administration and reception duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

RIS/PACS familiarity

Education

Certificate 3 Health Services Assistant

Certificate 3 Medical Practice Assisting

Job description

North Queensland X-Ray Services Townsville is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Assistant to join our multi-modality group.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of skilled professionals within a stimulating environment as well as have the opportunity for ongoing professional development and training.

This is a full-time position.

Duties include:

• Providing the highest level of care to patients as well as;
• Greeting and assisting patients to change into gowns and prepare for examinations
• Providing support to Medical Imaging Clinical staff
• Assisting Radiologists with scans and interventional imaging procedures
• Act as a Chaperone for clinical examinations as required
• Maintaining stock and cleanliness of the work area you are assigned to
• General Administration and reception

Experience and skill set required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other medical and non-medical personnel
• Good organisational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the culture and values of the company
• Confidentiality
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adequately anticipate the needs of patients, clinical staff and Radiologists
• Familiarity with current RIS/PACS systems desirable
• Formal qualifications such as a Certificate 3 Health Services Assistant or Certificate 3 Medical Practice Assisting highly desirable, but not essential.

Remuneration is dependent on the candidate’s level of experience.